robber barron or captain of industry

John D. Rockefeller, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Andrew Carnegie, Henry Ford, J.P. Morgan

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Name of Industrialist: ______________________________________

How did he acquire his wealth?______________________________________

How he (or his related industries) treated workers.______________________________________

How he spent his money.______________________________________

How he donated his money.______________________________________

Do you believe he is a Robber Baron or Captain of Industry? (you cannot choose both)______________________________________

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